Ideally, it would be lovely to have a designated room for all our homeschool activities to happen in. But realistically it is not possible. Especially, when you live in land scarce Singapore. In the beginning, when we lived in a small 2-room apartment, we used put a child-size table in our 1st child’s room as […] Read more…
WHO can homeschool?
The simple truth? Anyone who can read & who loves their child. Is it really that simple? Why not? If you can read and follow instructions, then you can teach your child. Homeschooling really isn’t as difficult as some people have made it out to be. If you really feel that you can’t do it […] Read more…
What Are You Reading?
I like books. No, I love books! For as long as I can remember, I have always loved books. When I was a young child, going to the library or to the second hand bookstore was a dream come true! So many books, so little time! This love of books has actually been passed to […] Read more…
Getting Back To Basics When Preparing to Birth
At the last stretch of each pregnancy, as energy decreases and discomfort increases, I focus on getting back to basics in order not to feel overwhelmed. Here are 4 things I do in order not to feel overwhelmed. It also helps me conserve energy for the birth and the postpartum days. Read more…
Having A Routine Helps
Our home tends to run like clockwork here, much to the horror of those who prefer a free and spontaneous lifestyle! Now, if you are happy having each day surprise you, do not read today’s posting! But if you are wondering how to bring organisation to chaos, read on and see if what helps me […] Read more…
ABOUT
The Building Up Moms Story When I answered the call to start blogging back in 2005, it was to write and share what I have learnt to not just survive but thrive as a then new homeschooling mother of 5 children, aged 7 and below. As I slowly got into the swing of things, the […] Read more…
Why Do We Homeschool?
Are we homeschooling because we believe that we can do a better job than the brand name schools under the Ministry of Education? No. It isn’t also because we are more spiritual. Or that we want to shelter the children from the big, bad world. Not at all. Far from it. We are merely obeying God’s call. Remembering that “To obey is better than sacrifice.” 1 Samuel 15:22 Read more…
Start Here
Hi! New to the blog? Came over from social media? Or perhaps a friend forwarded you a link? What will you find here? The main purpose of this blog is to offer encouragement to the weary mom, regardless of the stage or season of her life. Especially Christian stay-at-home-mothers. For what it is worth, I know how […] Read more…